Our Programs
C-Notes Concert Choir
Open to all boys and girls who wish to learn and perform all genres of choral music. NO AUDITION NECESSARY. All members will strengthen existing sight-reading skills and learn proper vocal technique, which will enable students to meet the demands of accelerated ensembles in high school. C7 a cappella group An auditioned group of seven or eight singers led by high school student director Lauren Effertz '22, and supervised by Mrs. Kathy Rohrs. This vocal ensemble is open to boys and girls in grades 6,7 and 8. The students in this group must be a member of the Chaminade C-Notes, should sing a melody by ear, and are expressive singers that are able to solo and blend harmonies well in a group. Chaminets (Barbershop girls) “Sweet Adelines” quartet of four singers (soprano, lead, baritone and bass). This vocal ensemble is open to girls in grades 6,7 and 8. Students receive placement into this ensemble BY AUDITION ONLY. These auditioned singers learn and perform this a cappella style of music and learn to blend and sing in close harmonies. The ensemble performs pieces in the traditional “barbershop” style as well as in a “contemporary popular” style. These students are all members of the Chaminade C-Notes and perform in the Christmas and spring concerts as well as other Chaminade events throughout the year. Chaminotes (Barbershop boys) Barbershop quartet of four singers (Tenor, Lead, Baritone and Bass). This vocal ensemble is open to boys grade 6,7 and 8. Students receive placement into this ensemble BY AUDITION ONLY. Like the Chaminets, the Chaminotes learn to blend in close harmony both in traditional and modern music styles. They also bring a lighthearted and comedic mood to the show, unifying barbershop music and hilarious slapstick. These students are members of the C-Notes and perform in both the winter and spring concerts. Liturgical Choir (Ensemble of musicians and singers) Open to all students in grades 6,7 and 8, who would like to sing or play an instrument in school liturgies throughout the year. NO AUDITION IS NECESSARY. This is a serious commitment for students who wish to help lead their fellow students and share their gifts in music ministry. Students are given opportunities to be a cantor, soloist or instrumentalist during liturgical services. All students will receive one hour of apostolic works for participating in each mass or service. Rehearsals take place each Tuesday during X-Block in the music room starting in August and continue through May. |